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Phoibos Argo BronzevsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$399

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What people say

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Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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